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MT06 KTX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,082 mi
Last recorded168,082 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 168,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 165,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 162,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 159,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 154,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 154,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 149,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly noisy when moved up and down (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cover under vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2017 132,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also slightly noisy when moved up and down (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cover under vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover-under trays fitted

park brake imbalanced

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,061 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,929 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 104,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,626 miles

N/S/Rear brake discs badly pitted.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,809 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges and has a small cut im outer side wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,798 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs badly worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,470 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 58,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,034 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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MT06 KTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT06 KTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MT06 KTX registered?

MT06 KTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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